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  1. About Us
  2. Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly is a food writer who develops recipes and hosts videos for NYT Cooking. She’s been featured on HBO Max, History Channel and the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, and she’s also the author of the cookbook “Start Here.”

Recipes by Sohla El-Waylly

45 recipes

  • Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Sohla El-Waylly

    141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    141

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,276

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    252 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    252

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Sohla El-Waylly

    10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Sohla El-Waylly

    298 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    298

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,494

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Queso

    Vegan Queso

    Sohla El-Waylly

    39 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    39

    30 minutes

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  • Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Sohla El-Waylly

    886 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    886

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caviar Pie

    Caviar Pie

    Sohla El-Waylly

    151 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    151

    or to save this recipe.

  • Holiday Rocky Road

    Holiday Rocky Road

    Sohla El-Waylly

    564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    564

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Sohla El-Waylly

    105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    105

    6 hours 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    37

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Sohla El-Waylly

    236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    236

    7 hours 40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    217 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    217

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    260

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick Dill Pickles

    Quick Dill Pickles

    Sohla El-Waylly

    101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    101

    4 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    92

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    198

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,238

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,268

    At least 1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Frittata

    Cheesy Frittata

    Sohla El-Waylly

    792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    792

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    189

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    582 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    582

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,034

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Pilaf

    Butter Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    481

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    269

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,260

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Salad

    Pizza Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    618 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    618

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,547

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1514 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,514

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    7133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,133

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,433

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Giant Almond Croissant

    Giant Almond Croissant

    Sohla El-Waylly

    3030 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,030

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    822

    1 hour plus 12 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    559 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    559

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Linzer Bars

    Pecan Linzer Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    645

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    4190 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,190

    35 minutes, plus 2½ hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    695 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    695

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Meltaways

    Fruity Meltaways

    Sohla El-Waylly

    825 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    825

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Sohla El-Waylly

    396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    396

    1 1/4 hours, plus 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Sohla El-Waylly

    881 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    881

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Sohla El-Waylly

    135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    135

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Sohla El-Waylly

    465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    465

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Sohla El-Waylly

    927 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    927

    20 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1048 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,048

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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